Search, MSN search and Google all have systems in place so that such misdemeanors can be reported.
There have been many examples of freemasons using their membership to gain preferment in their careers and avoid due punishment for their misdemeanors.
However, there are a few that still count very minor cases (in the state's eyes, not the victim's) as misdemeanors, such as situations involving less than $500.
Paris pled guilty to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to probation, community service, a fine, and ordered to complete a drug abuse program.
I have been convicted of 2 misdemeanors in my past.